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Water-repellent Glass and the Chinese Grand Prix
While sitting at my home in Atlanta, Ga., a rain storm in China got me thinking about water-repellent glass. Here’s how it all went down … This weekend, it was raining just hard enough to prevent most...
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What happens at a pit stop?
Announcer Go behind the wheel and under the hood on everything automotive with High Speed Stuff from howstuffworks.com. Ben Bolin Welcome to the podcast. Thanks for tuning in. You guys know me; I’m...
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How does the KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) in Formula 1 cars work?
You Asked How does the KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) in Formula 1 cars work? — Melecio, Caracas, Venezuela Marshall Answered If you have ever watched a Formula 1 race, you know that the cars...
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Does more tread on tires help improve stopping on dry surfaces?
You Asked: Does more tread on tires help improve stopping on dry surfaces? — Tim, Charlottesville, Va. Marshall Brain Answers: If you look at the following photo, you see two different types of Formula...
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The Ariel Atom V8 – The fastest car a “normal person” can drive on a “normal...
It is well-known that a Formula 1 car is about the fastest car in existence in terms of acceleration, braking, cornering ability, etc. This video shows just how fast an 800 horsepower V-10 F1 car can...
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Good question – How do you learn to be a race car driver? Whether you are a...
Let’s say you are an adult and you have always wanted to be a race car driver. Or let’s say you are a kid, without a driver’s license, and you would like to learn to be a race car driver. You have...
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Show Notes: Heart-stopping Last Laps of Racing
So, Scott and I have this superstition: Whenever we say something like “oh, this show will be a short one,” we’ll inevitably end up making one of the longest podcasts in our show’s history. NASCAR...
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